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[IceWizard]

02 Mar 2017


Dr. Seuss Day



We truly love him in a house.
We truly love him with a mouse.

We truly love him here or there.
We truly love him anywhere.

We truly love the silly goose.
We truly love old Dr. Seuss!

Today is Dr. Seuss Day, a full twenty-four hours to make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, hear a Who with Horton, count the red and blue fish, help the Grinch see the error of his ways, and listen to Sam I Am’s friend complain about his dish of green eggs and ham, the ungrateful hairball!

Theodor Seuss Geisel, commonly known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, was a writer, poet and cartoonist. Though best known as a children’s author (he released a whopping forty-six books for tykes), his career also saw him work as an illustrator for advertising campaigns and a political cartoonist during the Second World War.

He was also a true perfectionist, known to discard 95% of his material before settling on a theme for a new book, sometimes spending up to a year writing a single story, and preferring payment upon completion, rather than in advance.

March 2nd is a celebration of his life and works, as it was on this day in 1904 that he entered the world. Having lived eighty-seven years and made an incredible impact on numerous generations, he died in 1991 at his home in La Jolla, California.

His many bizarre, colorful and zany tales are still cherished by young and old alike, and, having been translated into more than twenty languages, are read all across the world every single day.

If you fancy paying a fitting tribute, we recommend dressing up with a friend as Thing 1 and Thing 2.
All you need are blue wigs and red jumpsuits.

Oh, and boundless energy!




And




Banana Cream Pie Day



On March 2nd every year, it’s time to celebrate cream pie – banana cream pie, to be precise. On this day, pie lovers in the United States raise a spoon to one of the most popular sweet treats in the country. And if you want to join in with your own banana cream pie, don’t worry – there’s no law that says you have to share!

The History of Banana Cream Pie Day

A cream pie is very much what its name suggests – if you buy one or make one, you’ll usually be getting a thin shortcrust pastry filled past the crust with thick creamy custard. On top is usually a thick layer of whipped cream, and depending on the chef it might be topped with coconut, nuts, or dusted with sugar or chocolate.

The creamy custard pudding which makes up its center is similar to creme patisserie, the main part of many French tarts. It’s usually made from milk, flour, cream and eggs and has a soft, smooth consistency that helps give creampie its wobbly appearance.

You’ve probably seen cream pies been used as a comedy gimmick by clowns, and in cartoons and kids shows, where getting a pie in the face is a time-honored way of getting some laughs. Although usually when used on TV, a cream pie will be a plate of whipped cream, without any bananas in there at all!

The English version of banana cream pie is called ‘banoffee’ pie, being a portmanteau of ‘banana’ and ‘toffee’. The recipe for this desert is much richer than its American counterpart, calling for lashings of condensed milk and toffee and often served with ice cream.

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March 2 Birthdays



Dr. Seuss - (1904 - 1991) (87)



Jon Bon Jovi - 55



Daniel Craig - 49



Karen Carpenter - (1950 - 1983) (32)



Desi Arnaz - (1917 - 1986) (69)



Adam Conover - 34



Sam Houston - (1793 - 1863) (70)



Eddie Money - 68



Lou Reed - (1942 - 2013) (71)






March 2nd

2009: U2 began a week long residency at the musical guest on The Late Show with David Letterman to promote the release of the album No Line on the Horizon which was released the following day.

1999: Bob Dylan performed the first concert at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. U2 singer Bono joined Dylan onstage during the encore to sing “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”.

1991: “All Right Now” by Free reached number eight on the U.K. Singles Chart, 21 years after it initially peaked at number two. Its re-appearance on the chart was due to its use in a chewing gum commercial.

1985: John Fogerty peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “The Old Man Down the Road” which was Fogerty’s only top ten single as a solo artist in the U.S.

1984: Jerry Hall gave birth to her first child with Mick Jagger in New York City, a daughter named Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger.

1982: David Bowie made his television acting debut, appearing in a production of Bertolt Brecht’s Baal on the BBC.

1975: Linda McCartney was arrested on charges of marijuana possession after police pulled over the Lincoln Continental that Paul was driving for allegedly running a red light. Eight ounces of marijuana was found in the car. Paul was not charged.

1968: Blue Cheer released their cover of Eddie Cochran’s “Summertime Blues” which is largely credited as one of the first heavy metal singles. It would peak at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

1960: Elvis Presley left Germany after serving two years in the Army. During a stop to refuel the plane Presley was flying on in Prestwick, U.K., Presley greeted fans through a fence. This was the only time Presley ever set foot on British soil.



Birthdays:

Lou Reed born in 1942

Rory Gallagher born in 1948

Eddie Money born in 1949

Jon Bon Jovi - Singer for Bon Jovi born in 1962